West Cook News

Village of River Forest President Cathy Adduci easily won reelection Tuesday night, netting nearly 66% of the vote with almost all precincts reporting in her run against independent challenger Patricia A. Henek.

Throughout the campaign, Adduci made her vow to build on the progress the village made over her first eight years in power a constant theme.

“My skills and strengths are consistent with the executive-level experience a village president needs for a community to thrive,” Adduci, a retired executive vice president and general manager for Unisys Corp., told OakPark.com.  “During the past eight years, I have built consensus at the Board table by carefully synthesizing information, solving problems, initiating discussion and taking action. I have a strong listening and communication skill set. My steady temperament has resulted in the successful negotiation of complex contracts and collective bargaining agreements. My tact and patience have been beneficial in collaborating with taxing districts and neighboring communities.”

Outside her duties as president, Adduci prides herself on also finding time to advocate for the state and village in other ways, including serving on the Board of Directors of the Illinois Municipal League for the last two terms.

“I also am active in community engagement, serving on the boards of organizations such as the Thrive Counseling Center, Fenwick High School and the Erikson Institute, a graduate school for early childhood development,” she added.

Adduci has stood firm in her overriding pledge to the community, often highlighting it during the campaign.

“As your Village President, I will continue the course I have always taken: to promote discussion and build consensus through trust, empathy, and listening to other points of view and taking action,” she said. “We have a bright future, and I am the candidate best prepared and ready to continue the growth of River Forest as an outstanding place to live and work.”